July 2011

07/26/2011

Reality television has forever changed the landscape of the entertainment industry. With a click of the remote, you can watch a dating show set in the wild or witness the drama of housewives stirring up trouble in some of the hottest cities in America. These days, it seems as if everyone is looking for his or her fifteen minutes of fame no matter what the cost. Whether it’s good or bad for society is yet to be determined; however, the fact of the matter is reality shows are here to stay.

This month’s Jen’s Jewels Susan Mallery touches upon this very topic in her new release ONLY MINE. Set in the fictional town of Fool’s Gold, California, it’s the charming story of Dakota Hendrix who finds herself in charge of overseeing a romance reality series set in her hometown. The first book in an exciting new trilogy, Susan’s fans are sure to be pleased by this funny, fresh, and frisky summer read.

As part of this interview, Susan has generously donated three copies for you, my favorite readers, to try to win. So, don’t forget to look for the trivia question at the end of the column. And as always, thanks for making Jen’s Jewels a part of your summer reading list.

07/17/2011

I first had the pleasure of meeting Meg Cabot back in 2003 when we appeared together on Live with Regis & Kelly as part of the Reading with Ripa book segment. Since then, her career has literally taken off. A New York Times bestselling author, she writes for a wide audience including young adult as well as mainstream fiction. Her highly successful series The Princess Diaries has even made it up on the big screen. Honestly, it couldn’t have happened to a kinder person.

Nowadays, Meg is busy chasing vampires in her latest release OVERBITE. As all of her devoted fans know, it’s the highly anticipated sequel to her 2010 hit release INSATIABLE. If you haven’t read the first book yet (pick up a copy today!), no worries. Meg provides plenty of back story to catch you up to speed. In her usual quirky and lovable charm, she writes a funny, breezy story perfect for lounging by the pool.

As part of this interview, Harper Collins has generously donated five copies for you, my favorite readers, to try to win. So, don’t forget to look for the trivia question at the end of the column. And by the way, you may want to grab some garlic and a trusty stake! I hear the vampires are quite active this time of year.